Ever before their debut EP, "6th & Jacinto," was released, Memphis Kee has been gaining popularity on the live circuit because to their energetic performances that draw from a wide range of songs, including gritty old-school murder ballads, traditional tales of love and sorrow, and boisterous barroom country. Every well-chosen word sung over the groove of what they affectionately call "Shred... read full bio
Michael Mayer is an electronic musician, DJ, remixer, and producer from Black Forest, Germany. At the age of 20, Michael moved to Cologne to further his musical career. He created the music label Kompakt while there. He has released a large number of albums, some of which include Neuhouse, Immer, Speicher, Fabric 13, Touch, Save the World, Immer 3, Mantasy,... read full bio
Kurt Aschermann, has extensive experience as a marketing and resource development professional. He has recently been named President and COO of Charity Partners LLC in Boston, Massachusetts. Charity Partners is a new company dedicated to providing innovative fundraising solutions for respected charities throughout the U.S. and the world. Prior to his current position, Aschermann was Senior Vice President of... read full bio
Except for Antarctica, Matt Adams has performed his stage play in nations all around the world! He has visited more than 40 nations, and each year he adds more. Matt has entertained people from all walks of life with his family-friendly magic, including CEOs, top executives, celebrities, and young children. Matt is well-known in the magic field for his innovative work... read full bio
Carol Hughes began her comedy career when she was forty. And is seemingly familiar as your next-door neighbor. Mrs. Hughes draws upon life lessons in composing her hilarious situational one-liners. Her act is punctuated with pithy observations on parenting, hot flashes, and husbands, Theyre like brassieres. Sometimes you just want to be rid of them... read full bio
With a background that stretches from classical theater to improvisation, TIM YOUNG was poised to enter the world of serious theater". Fortunately for the world, Tim's first place finish at a college laugh-off turned him toward the immediate gratification of stand-up comedy. Part innocent child, part devil's advocate, Tim's style encompasses everything from the cerebral to the physical. He has... read full bio
Listening to Kathie Baillie sing is an intimate experience. She can break your heart, make you want to get up and dance, and at times, inspire and comfort you. No matter what type of song, Kathie Baillie sings with a passion and purity uniquely her own. Articulate and evocative, Kathie's voice has an emotional depth that brings the lyrics to... read full bio
Josh Kelley is a singer-songwriter who released his indie album Changing Faces, and soon after its release, he signed with Hollywood. Working with John Alagia as his producer, Kelley released For The Ride Home; he also made an appearance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. His track “Amazing” was possibly his first critically acclaimed hit. Kelley later signed with MCA Nashville... read full bio
Phil Palisoul has been a hard working comedian for most of his life. His career has brought him everywhere from China to Alaska and he most recently has performed for the troops with Comics on Duty. His comedy is self-deprecating with side-splitting material. He boasts working alongside and making friends with comedians such as Drew Carey, George Lopez, Dennis Miller... read full bio
Kerrie Roberts is the unassuming girl with a huge voice. But once her voice captures you, it is clear there’s much more going on here. Dynamic yet intimate, uniquely emotive and soulful, her self-titled debut reveals the heart of an empathetic artist. These are the songs of a distinctly relational and prolific songwriter. “My father is a pastor, so my... read full bio
With over 30 years of writing and performance under his belt, Bruce Smirnoff's stage persona is a cross-between Woody Allen and Rodney Dangerfield. Seated on a stool, his cordial manner engages members of the audience, and he speaks to them as if they were still in his living room. His delivery is smooth, and in between the one-liners are lessons... read full bio
The Limeliters are a folk music group formed by Lou Gottlieb (bass), Alex Hassilev (baritone), and Glenn Yarbrough (tenor). The group was active from 1959 until 1965, when they disbanded. After a hiatus of sixteen years Yarbrough, Hassilev, and Gottlieb reunited and began performing as The Limeliters again. The Limeliters are still active and performing, but Hassilev,... read full bio
Inge Auerbacher was born in Germany and spent three years between 7-10 years of age in the Terezin concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, where out of 15,000 children, about 1 percent survived. She remembers when the now famous childrens opera Brundibar was first written and performed while she was in Terezin. She tells her life story in three books; I... read full bio
Henry Azzam served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of MobileCom, the mobile subsidiary of Jordan Telecommunication Corporation (also known as Jordan Telecom). He served as the Regional Chief Executive Officer of Middle East and North Africa of Deutsche Bank AG since May 1, 2007. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Jordan Investment Trust Plc (alternately,... read full bio
Mitchell Bard is the Executive Director of the nonprofit American Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) and an authority on U.S. Middle East policy. Dr. Bard is also the director of the Jewish Virtual Library, the worlds most popular and comprehensive online encyclopedia of Jewish history and culture. Dr. Bard currently co-chairs the task force on BDS & Delegitimization for the Global... read full bio
Tony nominee and Emmy Award-winner Liz Callaway is one of the top singer-actresses appearing on Broadway today. Audiences have seen her on Broadway in Merrily We Roll Along, Baby, Miss Saigon, The Three Musketeers, and The Look of Love, and Cats, where she played the role of Grizabella (singing Memory) for five years. She has also starred in numerous off-Broadway... read full bio
One of the nation's hottest rising stand-up headliners, Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E and his music have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, BET's Comic View, Showtime's White Boyz in the Hood," Mun2, SiTV and more. Radio jocks across the country regularly incorporate Smooth-E into their shows, including Rick Dees (Weekly Top 40), Shorty and the Boyz (95.7 The... read full bio
Jean Driscoll was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that resulted in the improper development of her spine. Despite this fact, she is the only athlete in any division to ever win the Boston Marathon eight times. During her career as an elite wheelchair racer, Jean won two Olympic silver medals, twelve Paralympic medals and numerous prestigious awards,including the... read full bio
Bill Demby serves as proof that a major disability doesn't mean the end of the line in athletics. Demby lost both his legs from the knee down when the truck he was driving in Vietnam was hit by a rocket. An avid competitor before his injury, he found that participation in sports gave him the self confidence he needed to... read full bio
Green innovation speaker Dr. George Elvin is renowned for his insight into cutting-edge green technologies and his talent for inspiring audiences to envision a greener, more sustainable future. Elvin is a recognized expert on a variety of green topics including green building, nanotechnology in architecture, clean technologies, biotechnology, environmental issues, LEED architecture and sustainable design. Elvin's conference speaking engagements... read full bio
